Voter turnout remains high despite heavy rain
With just four days until Election Day many New Yorkers are expected to brave wind and rain today to cast their ballot.
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Oct 31, 2020, 2:25 AM
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Updated 1,503 days ago
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With just four days until Election Day, many New Yorkers braved the wind and rain Friday to cast their ballot.
On Thursday, the Board of Elections extended their weekend hours, allowing for more time and people to vote.
Today is day seven of early voting and despite the weather, the BOE says voter turnout continues to reach record numbers.
As of Thursday, more than 96,000 people in the Bronx, and 232,000 people in Brooklyn have been counted.
Early voting will continue through Sunday. Polls will be open today from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Voters are advised to bundle and bring umbrellas.
Get the full forecast, here.
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